The HEDP classroom is going to flip our calendar pages to the month of March and be naming this month Friendship Month. This month we will have a weekly goal to be more mindful of treating our peers with the respect and kindness that we all like to be treated with. We will continue with our Rainbow Fish decorations in which the children have been creating scales for a our giant fish that has positive attributes of the children in the room. The children have asked to have the opportunity to share their art work, so the classroom now has an art gallery by the entrance of the classroom - please take a moment to take a look at their works of art.The children appeared to enjoy participating in the new reward program which was introduced in the month of February, they now earn "money" for their bank account rather than a small piece of candy as prizes for the daily challenge and when they go above and beyond or they are spotted doing an usually act of kindness. It looks like we are getting close to a point where we may need to open up the "SURPRIZE CHEST" which is still somewhat empty -so if anyone has any gentle used donations for our "treasure chest" they would be greatly appreciated. During the first week in March we will honor Dr. Seuss by offering Dr. Seuss themed activities and continue to fulfill the children's wish days.Finally, if you would like your child to have the opportunity to create and paint a Tee-shirt or hat with his/her own whimsical character on it please send in a Tee Shirt. This activity will only be offered to children who have items to paint.March 3rd - MondayDr. Seuss - Animal Shirt DayMarch 4thDr. Seuss - Animal Shirt DayMarch 5thSoccer - The children will have the opportunity to participate in an adult lead game of soccer. Dr. Seuss - Cat in the HatMarch 6thArt Day - We will provide the tools for the children in creating an arts and craft activity. March 7thElectronic Wish Day - Children will be encouraged to bring their electronic games to play during HEDP. These games include kindles, ipads, ipods, ds, Simmons, bopits.... please no working cell phones. As our final celebration for Dr. Suess the children can change into their PJ's when we return from our outdoor time and we will have a special snack of green eggs and ham.Dr. Seuss - PJ's & Green eggs & ham